Les Chaufours, Sorvilier

Amphibian spawning site6 haObject number BE678

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Les Chaufours (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Les Chaufours.

Location and surroundings

Les Chaufours is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Sorvilier. It covers 6 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number BE678. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Les Chaufours?

Les Chaufours lies near Sorvilier. The coordinates are 47.2455, 7.3070.

How large is Les Chaufours?

The site covers 6 ha according to the federal inventory.

Amphibian spawning site: what is it?

Amphibian spawning sites are waters where frogs, toads and newts breed. Many species are threatened in Switzerland.

Is Les Chaufours protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Les Chaufours in?

Les Chaufours lies near Court. The town page collects every protected site around Court.

Which protected sites are near Les Chaufours?

The closest are Golat (1 km), Mont Girod 1 (1 km) and Mont Girod 2 (1 km).